2006 All Central Florida Football (Defense)

All-Central Florida Defense

Player of the YearTony WilsonKick returner, 6-0/180, Mainland, Sr.Buzz: A state 200-meter dash champ last spring, Wilson ran all over the field for the Bucs (8-3). He played eight different positions, counting kick returns (2 TDs), punt returns (2 TDs) and placekicking holder. He also scored twice as a tailback, six times as a receiver and once on a 100-yard fumble return. Combines finesse, physicality and intensity, and had 54 tackles as a DB. "The coaches did a good job of keeping me on the field and getting me into positions where I could make things happen." Orally committed to Georgia.

First TeamDoug ThackerDL, 6-3/250, Seminole, Sr.Buzz: Though his team had a down year at 1-8, Thacker was still active for the Seminoles with a team leading 83 tackles.

Ian WilliamsDL, 6-2/300, Lyman, Jr.Buzz: Defense was Lyman's strength, and Williams was the big guy in the middle. He had 49 tackles (23 tackles for a loss) and 2.5 sacks.

Corey RabazinskiDL, 6-4/245, Winter Park, Sr.Buzz: Rabazinski was a fierce hitter who seldom came off the field. He led the team in reception yardage as TE.

Corey HobbsDL, 6-4/305, Oviedo, Sr.Buzz: Coach Greg Register calls Hobbs, who committed to Florida, one of the most physical players than he has ever coached.

Chris PatrickLB, 6-1/215, East Ridge, Sr.Buzz: Patrick racked up 75 solo tackles, 115 total, including 13 for loss and 6 sacks as the team recorded a third consecutive unbeaten regular season.

Kadero TerrellLB, 6-3/215, Eustis, Sr.Buzz: A rugged force for the district title team with 75 tackles, 30 assists. Terell was named to the FACA all-district team. He also plays basketball.

Lorenzo EdwardsDB, 6-2/210, Edgewater, Jr.Buzz: Edwards led the Eagles (11-2) in tackles with 97 and also had 5 sacks, 9 tackles for loss and 3 interceptions. He is a prime prospect as third-year starter.

Willie SmithDB, 6-2/170, DeLand, Sr.Buzz: Smith was a big play defender for a team that went 7-3. He recorded 7 INTs, 40 tackles and 4 touchdown returns on the season.